(Boise, Idaho) – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane officially declared September as National Voter Registration Month in Idaho with a proclamation encouraging all eligible citizens to register to vote or update their existing registration. This proclamation emphasizes the significance of voter participation and the need for awareness regarding state voting requirements and deadlines.
“We want every Idahoan to be ready to vote on Election Day. With the November 5th General Election just around the corner, it’s important that everyone has the tools and information they need to participate in decisions that impact their communities,” said Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane. “I appreciate Governor Little for recognizing this important month, as we look forward to historic turnout for the November Election in Idaho.”
Idaho joins other states in observing National Voter Registration Month in September, established in 2002 by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) as a nonpartisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness around state requirements and deadlines for voting. During the month, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on September 17, 2024, with a voter registration drive at Gowen Field. Idaho residents may register online or check/update their registration at www.VoteIdaho.gov.
The Governor’s proclamation states, “I encourage all interested citizens, appropriate media outlets, and civic organizations to participate in this non-partisan voter registration awareness campaign to encourage the maximum participation of qualified voters in Idaho.” To register to vote in Idaho, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Idaho, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. The deadline to register online at VoteIdaho.gov before the November 5, 2024, general election is October 11, 2024. Same-day registration is also available at the polls on Election Day.